Me going through all of your pictures for #beyourownvalentine2019 like Happy February first! If you haven’t heard about my self love challenge, check out my posts a few back and join us on the journey to self love! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨ A few friendly reminders! ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You’re awesome! Go show your fellow challengers some love! Go through the hashtag and give at least one person a compliment! If you want a cute accountability calendar for the month of February, check out my stories! And if you want extra accountability on Facebook, I have a Facebook group as well! It’s called Get Nourished 2019 - please feel free to join! I will post the link in my stories as well. You’re beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #loveyourself #selflovejourney #lovemyself #love #valentinesday #selfcare #selflove #selflovery #happiness #vegas #lasvegas #lasvegaslife #lasvegaslocal #lasvegasrestaurants #vegaseats #lasvegasnevada #effyourbeautystandards #bopo #bodypositive #wellnessjourney (at Cafe’ Lola) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXHJNkHctn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hjbiead3xdn6
When your smoothie is telling a really funny story ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Had an amazing lunch at @rachelskitchen with my boo @daviescaite today! It’s all about that balance life. Want a smoothie? Have a smoothie. Want mac and cheese? Have mac and cheese. Nourishment comes in all forms. Sometimes you need to nourish your body with salad and smoothies. Sometimes you need to nourish your soul with mac n cheese and pesto pasta. Both are lit ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rachelskitchen #nourishnotpunish #nourishyourbody #nourishyoursoul #nourishyourself #lasvegaseats #lasvegas #lasvegasfood #vegasfood #lasvegasfoodie #vegasfoodie #vegas #vegasdining #vegaslocal #goodfood #wellness #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach #wellnessjourney #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #vegetarianeats (at Rachel’s Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtW4EMyFeqH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=52wwh9m0am4x
14 DAY SELF LOVE PHOTO-A-DAY CHALLENGE! Read the caption and swipe for details! #beyourownvalentine2019 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ February is the month of love, and we focus so much on showing that love to someone else. This month, we are going to focus on showing OURSELVES that love ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Every day, I will be posting a photo with a prompt for the word of the day - each day will include a self love activity in the caption for you to do to go with that word of the day! All you have to do is follow along - and you will be entered to win an INCREDIBLE self love giveaway including: a set of incredible self love and recovery poetry books by @ladybookmad, a polished rose quartz heart by @desertdaisyjewelry, a $30 credit for stationary products by @foxandcactus, a large surprise crystal from @valley_crystals, a crystal set worth $65 from @sacredforestmedicine, AND ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER FROM THE CA/LV/southern Utah area will win a $400 SELF LOVE BOUDOIR PHOTOSHOOT FROM @taylormade_photolv ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✨How to enter✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Repost the challenge graphic, tag me in it and use the hashtag #beyourownvalentine2019 2. Follow me! 3. Tag 3 friends to participate with you! 4. Follow and tag our sponsors in your post! @ladybookmad, @desertdaisyjewelry, @foxandcactus, valley_crystals, and @sacredforestmedicine. 5. IF YOU ARE IN THE LV/CA/Southern Utah area, please mention it in your post and tag @taylormade_photolv so we know you are eligible for the photoshoot! 6. Complete the challenge! Every day, every prompt! 7. LOVE YOURSELF! That’s the most important part! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And that’s it! I can’t wait to see all of your lovely faces and help guide you through this journey of self love! ☺️ #selflove #selflovejourney #loveyourself #mentalhealth #happiness #love #selfcare #selfcarejourney #loveyourbody #lovetheskinyourein #bodypositivemovement #selflovery #selflovecoach #wellnessjourney #journeytoselflove (at Cafe’ Lola) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtT6o94HxLl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l44491hkxh99
✨ It’s a pivotal moment when you get fed up with your own shit. • I’m so sick and tired of my own excuses. “I’m too tired.” “I work too much.” “I have to do x, y and z.” • This is the first time I’ve been to the gym and actually kicked my own ass in months. After starting my new job, I let work and stress consume my life. I’ve been basically binge eating my weight in Panera Bread and not moving at all. On my days off, I would just get all of my errands for the week done and then lay in bed. • That ends now. I can’t not take care of myself. I know I’ve gained weight - thank god I put my scale away - but mostly, I feel like crap. Treat yourself like crap, feel like crap. The most important thing to me is my health and I CANNOT let that go. • I’m so excited to see what changes I can make in the coming months. I have a new found motivation and I’m ready to see where it takes me ✨ . . . #motivation #motivationmonday #wellnessjourney #wellnessblogger #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #fat2fit #fat2fitjourney #health #healthblogger #healthy #happy #happiness #gratitudejournal #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOEPbeFPvJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16nryzsr7nc8f
✨ The breathtaking view we had from our suite at the @cosmopolitan_lv ✨ . . . ➡️ Swipe to see it in all of its glory . . . #lasvegas #lasvegasstrip #lasvegasblvd #cosmopolitanlasvegas #vegas #vegasviews #vegashotel #lasvegashotel #gratitudejournal #wellnessjourney #wellnessblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle #travel #travelblogger #travelphotography #photography #lasvegasblogger (at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrHHG7-FszM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10vdlwj4s3nm7
✨ We are home and I’m already missing this bathtub probably the best staycation we have ever taken! The Cosmopolitan is definitely going to be a regular stop for us when we need to get ‘away’ - but still stay in Vegas haha. Everyone was always surprised to hear we were locals. . . If you’re coming to Vegas and staying at the Cosmo, here are some must dos:
The Chandelier Bar. Each level has special cocktails!
Beauty and Essex. The food is so amazing and so are the drinks! It is shared plate style and I highly recommend the grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings, the Mexican street corn ravioli and the chicken meatballs. For drinks, try the Berries and Bubblies
The Wicked Spoon buffet - go for brunch. Just do it. Trust me
Eggslut. Order The Slut. Thank me later
If you can, stay in the one bedroom terrace suite with the fountain view. Holy crap. Best view in Las Vegas! . . . @cosmopolitan_lv #lifestyleblogger #wellnessblogger #wellnessjourney #gratitudejournal #lifestyle #travel #lasvegas #lasvegasstrip #lasvegaslocal #lasvegasfood #lasvegaslocals #lasvegasblvd #cosmopolitanlasvegas #travel #travelblogger #lasvegaseats (at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrB1jBMFliL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18vjsif94scg2
✨ Our last day with this beautiful view Back to the real world tomorrow…. I never want to leave! ✨ . . @cosmopolitan_lv . . Outfit deats Sweater and socks @aerielasvegas Hat @dollskill Boots @amazon Leggings @lululemon . . .
#gratitudejournal #wellnessjourney #wellnessblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle #cosmopolitanlasvegas #lasvegas #travel #vegasstrip #lasvegaslocal #lasvegasblvd #happy #happiness #blogger #outfit #sweater #style #styleblogger #styleinspo #stylehasnosize #aerie #aeriereal (at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBDRXcF1a-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xjd22mss8v35
✨ We were going to go to the ice rink at the Cosmopolitan but then we decided to take a bath, get comfy and watch house hunters in our hotel room either way, I’m wearing my cute comfy sweater from @aerielasvegas - good for ice skating or being a warm toast cinnamon bun in bed ✨ . . . #gratitudejournal #wellnessjourney #wellnessblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle #comfy #happiness #aerie #aeriereal #ootf #sweater #sweatshirt #relax #vacation #happy #happiness (at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_veueFhFi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eob2o6ei4qob
Dinner at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant tonight with my love . . Dress @windsorstore Shoes @charlotterusse . . #gratitudejournal #wellnessjourney #wellnessblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle #ootd #dress #outfit #lasvegas #vegas #anniversary #cosmopolitanlasvegas (at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_Dttxliql/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ljl1qqtr2a8l
✨Its our two year anniversary! These two years have been filled with amazing times, but also some trying times. It’s unfortunate that our first year of marriage was rocked with the passing of my father - and although it was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through, we got through it. Then we made the move to Las Vegas and it changed our lives - not without its struggles, of course. . . . These two years have taught me that if you don’t put in the work for your marriage, it’s not going to work. You have to treat it with as much care and effort as you would your job or your fitness regimen. You can’t just not put in an effort and assume it’s going to take care of itself. People have needs and relationship have needs. They needs love, communication, trust, nurturing, compassion, and hard work. I learned that the hard way but you know what? It’s worth it. If both people work just as hard as they did when they first got together, magical things can happen ✨ . . . #love #lovers #wedding #weddingpictures #marriage #relationships #relationshipgoals #marriagegoals #happy #happiness #anniversary #gratitudejournal #wellnessjourney #wellnessblogger #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-Qd45llbm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jaupsjv13s82
✨ There has been an article going around saying it’s been scientifically proven that women sleep better next to their dogs - even as opposed to their significant others.
And I have to say…. that article is right Fozzi is my soulmate. He’s my emotional support, my fur baby, my angel bear, my comfort at night when I have nightmares.
We rescued Fozzi from @wrightwayrescue almost 6 years ago! He was 4 years old - terrified, malnourished and traumatized from abuse. He was shaking like a leaf until they put him in my arms and he instantly calmed down, and I knew right then and there that he was my baby. Since then, we have been inseparable. If you know me, you know Fozzi is attached to my hip like no other - and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
✨ Something I’ve been struggling with lately is “too much” self care. Too much “treating myself”. I use quotations because that’s what I call it to make myself feel better - when in reality, it’s unhealthy.
My anxiety and stress have been getting the better of me. I use food and material things as a comfort. On the bright side, at least I’m aware I’m doing these things. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right?
Self care isn’t binge eating or charging your feelings away on your credit card. I can make excuses all day of “but that’s how I was raised!” or “it’s not so bad, I can afford it” - but I know it’s a problem. I’m trying to fill this void inside, one that I’m not entirely sure why it’s there. I suppose that’s the mystery of anxiety.
Self care is realizing there is a problem. Self care is taking steps to actually do things that make you feel better instead of worse. Taking baths, reading tarot cards, yoga, pole, exercise. Most of these things I’ve been neglecting due to work and just being constantly exhausted but that’s changing this week. I need to take care of myself. My health and well-being depend on it.
How do you take care of yourself when you feel your anxiety rearing it’s ugly head? Any tips and tricks are appreciated ☺️ I will also be seeking out a therapist to see here in Vegas. I saw one regularly in Chicago but have yet to find one here. Therapy helped me a lot - hopefully this is the sign someone needs to reach out and find help! ✨
I’m just here for the pie… and the doggos. Another successful Friendsgiving! So thankful for my little family and friends that spent the day with me! I killed it with the food ayyyy Happy Friendsgiving!
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